Agnes B. Hennessey School

75 Fort Street
East Providence, RI 02914

258 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Agnes B. Hennessey School is a public elementary school located in East Providence, Rhode Island, serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade five. As part of the East Providence School District, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its neighborhood-centric focus, acting as a foundational hub for the local community by providing a structured curriculum aimed at preparing students for the transition to middle school.

In addition to its core academic programming, the school prioritizes student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities and a culture that encourages inclusivity. The faculty and staff at Agnes B. Hennessey focus on small-group instruction and differentiated learning strategies to meet the diverse needs of their student population. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and the wider East Providence community, the school strives to create a safe, collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

258

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Agnes B. Hennessey School
Demographic	Student Count
White	138
Hispanic	55
Black	30
Asian	4
Two or More	29
American Indian	2

White
138 (53.5 %)
Hispanic
55 (21.3 %)
Black
30 (11.6 %)
Two or More
29 (11.2 %)
Asian
4 (1.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	East Providence
Phone:	(401)435-7831
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	258
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 49